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1967 Chevy Corvette No power-hard to start

Tiny
RUHLER
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  • 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
I went to start vette today and took a long time to turn over and when it finally did, it sounded like it wasn't getting enough gas. I began backing it out of my driveway and it stalled. Waited for a few minutes and tried to go forward. Again, not full power and not enough gas and stalled. When idling I noticed that the RMP gauge was not moving, even when I was pumping pedal. Had a new fuel pump installed couple of years ago - 500 miles on it. Any help greatly appreciated.

Barry Ruhl
Southampton, ON
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Saturday, October 4th, 2008 AT 9:03 AM

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Tiny
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Hmm. First of all the tach in that car is mechanically drive off the distributor. If the dist wasnt turning the engine wouldnt run at all, probably 2 different problems. How long has it been sitting since last driven? It could have a sticky choke or a needle and seat in the carb that is stuck, not letting fuel into the carb. Remove the air cleaner and see if the choke plate is stuck shut. WOW a 67 with only 85k. Nice ride what engine?
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